Dear beloved reader, As Christmas approaches, I wanted to send a festive cheer your way. The tree is up, the jazz is playing, and my coffee cup is warm. It’s the perfect mood for sharing…
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Review papers and impostor syndrome: A conversation with Alankrita Rani
This week, let me introduce you to Alankrita Rani, an inspiring mind and PhD student in pharmacology at the University of Medicine of Graz, Austria. When I first met Alankrita a year ago, she was…
Daily rituals of scientists: The meticulous routine of B.F. Skinner
Welcome to another episode of our series, “Daily Rituals of Scientists.” In this series, we uncover what shaped the daily lives of famous scientists. Did their daily rituals contribute to their genius, or were they…
5 books on writing every scientist should read
Writing is a craft that every scientist must learn. And what better way to learn a skill than from a good book? In this post, I list five reference books on writing, my favorite books…
Take by take: The making of a video course
I was standing in my office, surrounded by a jumble of recording gear I had enthusiastically purchased on Amazon. It was early August, and while the thermometer outside read a comfortable 30°C, my gadget-filled office…
Are hobbies a waste of time?
It feels like we’re in an era where productivity and profitability equal value. This culture of achievement dictates what activities are deemed “worthy” and which ones aren’t. If we engage in actions that will not…